Why are 233's getting no love?

[Mr Singh]

I am quite new to this forum and have been on the hunt for a Panerai for a while now. I went into four AD's in London on Saturday and they ALL had more than one 233 in stock. Harrods, Selfridges and Watches of Switzerland all have them in stock.

Interestingly all of the AD's said that the 233's are not moving as fast. All of them were on a N series serial number and they said they were produced around 4 years ago but have been sitting around in the shops as no one is buying them.

I thought the 233's would have been a sought after model as a couple of the AD's described them as 'top of the range' pieces.

Why are they getting no love as they are very very nice pieces indeed?

Also is this the reason why the 233 price has not changed in the 2013 prices increases? Is a lack of sales and price increase an indication that it is an over priced model?

Thanks